Local VAT reforms: Cleaning up the system without fixing the fiscal problem By Prince OWUSU-ANSAH and Maud AVEVOR Ghana’s recent VAT reforms mark an important, though often misunderstood, shift in the country’s tax policy. Public debate has largely centred on whether the changes will immediately reduce prices or weaken government revenue. These are fair concerns, especially in a high-inflation environment (currently stable with a single digit rate), but […] The post VAT reforms: Cleaning up the system without fixing the fiscal problem appeared […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
Local The franchise acquisition of Shoprite: A model for business development By Joseph Akyeampong Esq In the Daily Graphic of 17th December 2025, a report by the Business Desk calmed the nerves of most shoppers who are accustomed to shopping at Shoprite, the South African retail giant since it opened in Ghana. The import of the story is that, following the exit of Shoprite from Ghana […] The post The franchise acquisition of Shoprite: A model for business development appeared first […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local What is Nipah virus and why the WHO lists it as a global epidemic threat Health authorities have renewed attention on the Nipah virus, a rare but deadly infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in parts of Asia, amid concerns about its high fatality rate and the absence of approved treatments or vaccines. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local NDC ‘aggrieved’ by Supreme Court ruling restoring NPP’s Kpandai MP – Deafeamekpor The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Matthew Nyindam has had his election as Member of Parliament for Kpandai restored following a Supreme Court ruling that quashed a High Court decision which had annulled his win. Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local 200 poultry farmers benefit from Oforikrom ‘Nkoko Nkitikiti’ initiative The Oforikrom Municipal Assembly has disbursed over 10,000 four-week-old chicks to 200 household poultry farmers under the government’s 'Nkoko Nkitikiti' poultry project. Each beneficiary received 50 chicks, feed support and technical guidance to ensure the survival and sustainability of the project.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local NDC members should avoid double appointments; all jobs can’t be for NDC alone – David Vondee National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti Morkwa, David Vondee, has urged party members to avoid seeking multiple appointments under the John Dramani Mahama administration, arguing that governance must be inclusive and fair to the millions who supported the party’s return to power.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local Supreme Court ruling on Kpandai not the end; review option available – NDC The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has insisted that the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, does not bring closure to the legal battle surrounding the constituency’s 2024 parliamentary election.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local Nkwanta South MP cautions parents against wards dropping out of shchool for fishing The Member of Parliament for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Geoffrey Kini, has cautioned parents in Vume, a fishing community, against allowing their children to drop out of school to engage in fishing activities on the Volta Lake.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local GJA sets non-negotiable red lines for journalists safety The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a warning against attacks on journalists, outlining non-negotiable standards for their protection and demanding swift action from security agencies.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
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